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Cup and Saucer

, 1780–1809

National Museum of the Royal Navy Portsmouth, Portsmouth

Cup and saucer of Bristol porcelain, with three gold bands intertwined with blue ribbon, with flowers below the edges decorated with heavy gold. Once formed part of a tea service belonging to Lord Nelson.

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Title of artwork, date

Cup and Saucer, 1780–1809

Date supported

1938

Medium and material

Porcelain

Gifted by

Lord and Lady Fisher

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